New Zealand Apprenticeship in Equine Breeding
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Length
21 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
Summary
The New Zealand Apprenticeship in Equine Breeding is the only programme of its kind in New Zealand and is tailored to meet industry needs. It combines comprehensive theory and practical work based training, to provide learners with the skill and knowledge to secure jobs in the industry.
Learning outcomes
Topics covered are
Implement and monitor:
- stud farm breeding programme and teasing
- foaling, post foaling activities, foal development
- foal development
- educating weanlings to yearlings and managing health and nutrition
- pasture and feed management
- health and safety plan for a workplace.
Knowledge of:
- equine physiology and psychology
- fostering orphan foals
- managing conformation faults
- evaluation of the thoroughbred
- evaluating potential and practical aspects of genetics
- evaluating pasture production methods.
Enrolment Forms
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Check out others who have done training with us
The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.
E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending.
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
More than 90 percent of Primary ITO learners are satisfied with their experience of training with us, according to results from a recent learner experience survey.
This article was published by Farmers Weekly, 25 June 2024.